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Christchurch Cairns
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Tue, 25 Mar CHC - CNS
307$ 287$
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Tue, 11 Mar CHC - CNS
448$ 421$
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Fri, 09 May CHC - CNS
482$ 452$
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Mon, 28 Apr CHC - CNS
485$ 448$
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Mon, 07 Apr CHC - CNS
501$ 463$
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Thu, 01 May CHC - CNS
Thu, 08 May CNS - CHC
590$ 554$
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Currency and cost comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket
122% Trains are 122% more expensive in Cairns than in Christchurch.
Christchurch 2.5$
Cairns 5.56$
Meal Mid-priced restaurant
16% A meal in Cairns is 16% cheaper than a meal in Christchurch.
Christchurch 29$
Cairns 24.48$
Exchange rate
1 NZD = 0.9 AUD
1 AUD = 1.12 NZD
Last checked on 18 February 2025
Distance: 3891 kms
Christchurch airports
Christchurch International Airport (CHC) How far from city centre: 10 kms
Cairns airports
Cairns International Airport (CNS) How far from city centre: 5 kms

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Frequently asked questions about flights from Christchurch to Cairns

Is it safe to travel from Christchurch to Cairns during the Covid-19 situation?
At eDreams we do our best to ensure that your travel plans won't be affected by restrictions or possible cancellations that Australia may apply. Using the flexible ticket gurantee you can decide if you rather rebook or get a refund!
For flights from Christchurch to Cairns, how can I find the cheapest price?
The cheapest price for a flight from Christchurch to Cairns is 287$. At eDreams we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is Cairns more expensive than Christchurch to visit?
Looking at cab fares, a ride in Cairns costs about $ 11.13 NZD, 147% more expensive than Christchurch, with a fare of $ 4.50 NZD, while train tickets cost 122% more at Cairns: $ 5.56 NZD versus $ 2.50 NZD at Christchurch. Comparing the price of a meal, they range from 24.48 NZD euros in Cairns, 16% less than the 29.00 NZD euros in Christchurch. The price of the coffee is around 18% more expensive in Cairns, with an average of 6.68 NZD , while in Christchurch the coffee costs 5.65 NZD.
How long does the flight from Christchurch to Cairns take?
Flight length from Christchurch to Cairns is around 06:09 hours on average, at an average distance of 3,890 km, for flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
Which airports have flights between Christchurch and Cairns?
The main route from Christchurch to Cairns is: Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Cairns International Airport (CNS). The following airlines fly this route: Air New Zealand. Emirates. Qantas Airways.

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